diplomatic humor
Putin Invited to Indonesia by President Prabowo: "India Shouldn't Be Your Only Destination"
Dec 11, 2025 12:04 am CST
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited Russian President Vladimir Putin for an official state visit during talks in Moscow, suggesting he expand his travels beyond India. The invitation follows Putin's high-profile visit to India and comes as Russia seeks to strengthen relationships with Global South nations amid Western sanctions. The meeting highlighted military cooperation, potential nuclear energy development, and trade relations between Russia and Indonesia.
French Embassy's Viral Response to Trump Using Louvre 'Detective' Photo Sparks Diplomatic Humor
Nov 15, 2025 05:36 pm CST
The French Embassy in the United States cleverly responded to Donald Trump's comments about French people by using the viral 'Fedora Man' image from the Louvre heist. The diplomatic yet humorous post declaring "We've got WAY BETTER spies than China" gained widespread attention online, revealing how modern diplomacy utilizes social media and cultural moments to craft witty responses to international remarks.
Xi Jinping's Smartphone Gift to South Korean President Sparks Humor About Cybersecurity
Nov 03, 2025 04:22 pm CST
During a rare visit to South Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented two Xiaomi smartphones to President Lee Jae Myung, making an unexpected joke about checking for "backdoors" in the devices. The lighthearted exchange at the APEC summit marked a moment of diplomatic humor between the leaders, drawing attention from South Korean media and highlighting the developing personal rapport between the two heads of state after a decade without such high-level visits.